I love food - I am never on a diet - I swear to God!

The words “I love food — I am never on a diet — I swear to God!” spoken by Irina Shayk radiate with the fierce simplicity of truth — a truth born not of indulgence, but of acceptance. In her voice, there is both rebellion and wisdom. She speaks not as one who worships excess, but as one who has freed herself from the chains of obsession. Her words strike at the heart of modern anxiety — the endless striving for perfection, the illusion that worth can be measured in the mirror or the scale. To say “I love food” in a world that glorifies restraint is an act of courage. It is a declaration of freedom — the freedom to live joyfully, to taste, to savor, to be human.

At first glance, her words may seem lighthearted, even playful. Yet beneath them lies a philosophy older than time. The ancients taught that to live well is to live in harmony, not denial. The Greek poet Hesiod spoke of measure — the art of balance between desire and discipline. When Shayk says she refuses to live on a diet, she is not rejecting health; she is rejecting self-punishment. She reminds us that the body was not made to be a battlefield, but a temple of experience. To eat with joy, without shame, is to honor life itself — to recognize that nourishment is sacred, that food is not an enemy, but a bridge between nature and soul.

Her confession also carries the echo of countless women through history who were taught to shrink — not just in body, but in spirit. From ancient beauty ideals to modern celebrity culture, the world has demanded that women be smaller, quieter, less. But Shayk’s laughter in this quote is defiance. She stands as one of those who have reclaimed their right to fullness — in appetite, in emotion, in being. Her words are not only about food, but about self-worth. To love food is to love life, and to love life is to say: I deserve pleasure, I deserve satisfaction, I deserve to exist as I am.

Consider the story of Empress Joséphine, wife of Napoleon Bonaparte. She lived in an age when women were prized for delicacy and restraint, yet she was known for her love of gardens, feasts, and laughter. Despite Napoleon’s empire and ambition, it was Joséphine’s warmth and sensuality — her ability to enjoy life’s simple beauties — that made her unforgettable. When the empire fell and power vanished, it was said that Joséphine remained serene, surrounded by roses and friends, still smiling. She understood, as Irina Shayk does, that joy is the one form of beauty that never fades.

When Shayk swears “to God” that she never diets, it is more than jest — it is an oath to live authentically. For she knows that obsession drains vitality. A person who lives by restriction forgets the taste of freedom. And freedom — whether of the mind or the plate — is the foundation of happiness. Her humor disarms the shame so often tied to desire, turning what society calls weakness into celebration. She reminds us that moderation without joy is starvation of the soul, and that guilt poisons even the healthiest meal.

The ancients often gathered to feast not merely to eat, but to connect — to share stories, to honor life’s abundance. In those gatherings, they practiced gratitude disguised as pleasure. Food, to them, was the language of community and love. Irina Shayk’s words revive that spirit in a world that has forgotten it. To love food is to be present — to slow down, to breathe, to receive life as it comes, rich and imperfect. Her declaration becomes a modern hymn to mindful living — a reminder that true beauty shines not from deprivation, but from contentment.

So, dear listener, take this teaching as your own: love without guilt. Love your body not for what it looks like, but for what it allows you to feel. Eat with gratitude. Live with balance. Laugh at the rules that chain you to fear. For life, like a good meal, was never meant to be measured in calories, but in moments of joy. As Irina Shayk reminds us, the secret to radiance is not denial, but delight — and the soul that can say, “I love food — I am never on a diet — I swear to God!” has already tasted the truest kind of freedom.